Complications of Mitral-valve prolapse:

The overwhelming majority
of people with MVP are free of symptoms and never develop any noteworthy
problems. However, it is important to understand that in some cases mitral
regurgitation, the flow of blood back into the left atrium, can occur. Where
mitral regurgitation has been diagnosed, there is an increased risk of acquiring
bacterial endocarditis, an infection in the lining of the heart. To prevent
bacterial endocarditis many physicians and dentists prescribe antibiotics before
certain surgical or dental procedures. Patients with significant mitral
regurgitation should be followed more closely by their physician so that medical
therapy and, if necessary, surgery, can be pursued at the appropriate time.
(Source: excerpt from Facts About Mitral-Valve Prolapse: NHLBI)

About complications:

Complications of Mitral-valve prolapse are secondary conditions, symptoms, or other disorders that are
caused by Mitral-valve prolapse.
In many cases the distinction between symptoms of Mitral-valve prolapse and complications
of Mitral-valve prolapse is unclear
or arbitrary.

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